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I am driving nuts after reading everywhere and I guess I've came across all solutions but none works...
After creating a bootable USB (following this tutorial's instructions - and creating a string for GTX 260) when I boot from the USB stick and choose the Mac OS X Installer DVD I get nothing but a blank black screen.
How can I sort this out?
Injecting the string during the creation of the USB stick isn't enough to make this work?
The thing is that I can't even go to the installation screen.
Any input is appreciated, thanks.
PS: If relevant at all I'm using a 10.6.3 image.

I'd go with a SSD for the OS disk as it will improve the overall performance. Then as much RAM as you can is a good step. At last, these days, I'd go for an i7 920 but a C2Q is also a good solution.
I've also started a new topic myself to have an expert opinion on my configuration (I'm also in the process of setting up a new computer for professional audio use, so it has to be quite a responsive and productive machine too).
Keep an eye on the topic, it may help you too if someone replies.
Don't know if it's of your interest but my config (as stated HERE) is about 1300 GBP.

Hello all, this is my first post and first of all I'd like to say that I'm a complete newbie to the hackintosh thing although being experienced in building PC systems and a genuine Apple machine owner.
I'm in the process of buying a new system for Audio Editing and Recording (professional using) and so I would like to have an expert opinion on the matter.
The config is as follows:
BOARD Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD5
CPU Intel i7 920 2.66GHz D0 Stepping
RAM OCZ 6GB 1600MHz (3x2GB PCR3-12800) CL7 Reaper HPC
GPU BFG Tech GeForce GTX 260 OC Maxcore 55 896MB
SSD Intel X25-M 80GB Gen2 (SSDSA2MH080G2C1)
HDD #1 Western Digital VelociRaptor 300GB (WD3000HLFS)
HDD #2 Western Digital VelociRaptor 300GB (WD3000HLFS)
HDD #3 Samsung SpinPoint F1 1TB
OPTICAL DRIVE Sony Optiarc AD-7240S 24x DVD-RW
Said that, the questions:
Is there, currently, a stable way to run Mac OS X Snow Leopard in this configuration? (I'd prefer a native Mac DVD installation.)
I need this system to perform as stable as it was a genuine Mac (being LAN, USB and FireWire the most important).
I'm looking to run Snow Leopard on Intel's SSD and Windows 7 on the Samsung's drive. The Western Digital drives will be used only for audio library storage and configured in RAID 0 through Disk Utility (will need them usable in both operating systems).
Can I have this installed this way, working properly?
I'm also in the need of a dual monitor setup. Will it be a problem?
Finally, when powering on the computer I'd like to have a GUI asking for what system to boot.
I've read the install guide for this motherboard but as I am not familiar with terms like KEXT, DSDT and so on I'm afraid to be missing something and I don't want to spend this much money to end having it useless. I'm certain questions like these have been asked over and over but... well I'd just be grateful to someone who could address my questions and keep my peace of mind.
PS: Please don't tell me to buy a Mac Pro as there is no budget right now
Thanks in advance to anyone who could help!